Novo Nordisk A/S - Share repurchase programme On 15 August 2008 Novo Nordisk initiated its share repurchase programme in accordance with the provisions of the European Commission's regulation no 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the Safe Harbour rules. Under the programme Novo Nordisk will repurchase B shares for an amount of up to DKK 1.7 billion in the period from 15 August 2008 to 19 December 2008. Since the announcement as of 13 October 2008, the following transactions have been made under the programme: Number Average Transaction of shares purchase price value, DKK Accumulated, last announcement 2,273,500 638,246,694 13 October 2008 50,000 267.8800 13,394,000 14 October 2008 65,000 279.4700 18,165,550 15 October 2008 100,000 274.9900 27,499,000 16 October 2008 50,000 262.6900 13,134,500 17 October 2008 50,000 275.3200 13,766,000 Accumulated under the programme 2,588,500 724,205,744 With the transactions stated above, Novo Nordisk owns a total of 23,801,460 treasury shares, corresponding to 3.8% of the share capital. The total amount of shares in the company is 634,000,000 including treasury shares. Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 26,300 employees in 80 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'NVO'. For more information, visit novonordisk.com. Further information: Media: Investors: Mette Kruse Danielsen Mads Veggerby Lausten Tel: (+45) 4442 3883 Tel: (+45) 4443 7919 mkd@novonordisk.com mlau@novonordisk.com Hans Rommer Tel: (+45) 4442 4765 hrmm@novonordisk.com In North America: Sean Clements Tel: (+1) 609 514 8316 secl@novonordisk.com Company Announcement no 66 / 2008